Energize Bridgewater Advisory Committee (EBAC)

The Energize Bridgewater Advisory Committee (EBAC) provides advice to Bridgewater Town Council and staff on the design and implementation of Energize Bridgewater project. The Committee advises Council on matters related to energy sustainability, affordability, and accessibility. 
 
The individuals represented on the Committee include Bridgewater residents as well as representatives from the housing, social service, energy, transportation, and finance sectors. To learn more about Energize Bridgewater, visit energizebridgewater.ca. 
 
Read the Terms of Reference for the Energize Bridgewater Advisory Committee. 
 
CURRENT EBAC MEMBERSHIP
Chair: Braden Newell (Town Council representative)
Vice Chair / Citizen Representative: Ankit Kumar
Citizen Representatives: Karen Hall
Energy Sector Stakeholder: Chris Somers (Nova Scotia Power)
Housing Sector Stakeholder: Peter-Blair MacKinnon Nicholson (primary), and Ali Druzina (alternate) (Clean Foundation)
Financial Sector Stakeholder: Ashley Macdonald (Royal Bank of Canada)
Social Services Sector Stakeholder: Nancy Green (Nova Scotia Health Authority), Kim Whitman-Mansfield (YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia)
Transportation Sector Stakeholder: Tram Ngo (Michelin North America (Canada) Inc.)

Staff Resources:
Josie Rudderham, Energize Program Navigator
Leon de Vreede, Senior Policy & Program Planner

The Town of Bridgewater offers payment of $20 per hour to residents who serve on this particular committee. You can earn this payment while working on committee tasks such as attending meetings and reading documents. The Town also helps by paying for child and dependent care and helping with transportation costs. These payments help to make it easier for residents to take part in this Committee, and to share their valuable perspectives and experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions 
How often does the committee meet and how long is membership? 
The Committee meets approximately once every two months. Committee membership is three years. 

How can I learn more about this committee? 
To learn more about EBAC, please contact Leon de Vreede, Senior Policy & Program Planner at (902) 541-4390.